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Beastly Boring Tours at Burghley House

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Aug 4
4th August 2025 - 1st November 2025

History comes to life during these special family tours of Burghley House. Join the costumed guides for a tour with a difference during the school holidays. Find out all the grizzly gruesome, horrible history associated with Burghley and the people who lived here.

Aimed primarily at 6 to 11 year olds, the costumed guides provide a tour like no other. Includes an exciting Beastly Boring Burghley guidebook full of fun facts and games.

A Beastly Boring Tours ticket provides access to the House, Gardens and Adventure Play for the rest of the day.

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opening times

Easter Holidays | 7-10, 12, 14-17 April 
May Half Term | 27-29, 31 May
Summer Holidays | 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 August
October Half Term | 25, 27-30 October, 1 November


Burghley House

entry & prices

£16.00 per ticket

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more information

Burghley House

Stamford

PE9 4QN

Email: burghley@burghley.co.uk

Tel: 01780 752451

More About The Venue

Burghley House

Burghley House is one of the largest surviving Sixteenth century houses. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth.